ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT NOTTING HILL CARNIVAL 2016.

When is Notting Hill Carnival?

Notting Hill Carnival takes place every year on the Sunday and Monday of the UK summer bank holiday weekend, which is the last weekend in August.

This year, the carnival takes place on 28 and 29 August. Take a look at the 2016 carnival programme below to see what time the festival starts and what's on each day.

Notting Hill Carnival 2016 Programme

Sunday 28 August:

Jouvert (6am to 9am)

Start the day early with the traditional Caribbean carnival opening, Jouvert (from the French “jour ouvert”, meaning day break). Don your finest carnival outfit or fancy dress, follow the procession which starts and ends at Canal Way, Ladbroke Grove, and dance along the streets of Notting Hill.

Children’s Day (10am to 8.30pm)

Bring the whole family and watch the Notting Hill Carnival performers show off their elaborate costumes as they dance and swirl through the streets in a colourful parade. Visit the World Music Stage at Powis Square and catch beautiful calypso and soca performances, as well as many other genres of music. Enjoy delicious Caribbean food and drink from the many street food stalls, as you wander along the parade route and discover its many stages, playing different musical styles with amazing stage shows.

Monday 29 August:

Grand Finale (10am to 8.30pm)

See 60 colourful bands as they dance to the sounds of steel bands and mobile sound systems during the Grand Finale of the Notting Hill Carnival. Discover music and performances on the 38 sound systems along the route and in side streets, and finish at Powis Square, where the World Music Stage’s calypso and soca artists are sure to make you move. Delicious food and drinks are available from the many food stalls in the area. SOURCE: www.visitlondon.com